tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leader, stayed alone far side 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led and soon 3 lengths clear, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
very slowly away, always in rear
towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
close up, headway to lead over 2f out, edged right from over 1f out, ridden and ran on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
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Nonrunner
ROMEO MONTAGUE is a hopeful choice in more ways than one. He's a strong traveller but not always the most willing individual when asked to go and win his race. At first glance he looked out of his depth in York's hotly-contested Melrose Handicap last time, but delivered a really decent effort behind Parlour Games. Dropped 3lb here, he looks on a tempting mark reverting to a mile and a half. Significant Move, Spice Fair and Megalala are all in good nick at present but all are subject to escalating handicap marks and Golden Waters, upped in grade here, could be more dangerous having scored with something in hand at Brighton last time. Isobar would have claims if recapturing his form but has been out of touch this term.
Significant Move 9-2fav (9-11) Held up in rear, steady headway from halfway, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug beating Battle Of Britain (9-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Spice Fair 15-2 (9-6) Held up in rear and well off the pace, steady headway from 3f out, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, not pace to reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rockfella (9-4) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Pivotman 28-1 (8-6) Mid-division on inside, weakened over 3f out, 16th of 19, 44l behind Parlour Games (8-8) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Megalala (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, chased winner until over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Bramalea (11-2) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f am hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Numide (FR) 16-1 (9-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along and no chance final 2f, 6th of 7, 10l behind Herostatus (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Romeo Montague 40-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, plugged on same pace over 1f out, 7th of 19, 11l behind Parlour Games (8-8) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Tameen 8-1 (8-3) Led early, close up when hampered over 8f out and dropped to rear, 13th of 15, 12l behind Dare To Dance (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Achalas (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, switched to race stands side over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 33l behind Chookie Hamilton (9-9) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Golden Waters 11-4 (9-12) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden when flashed tail inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gd beating Empress Charlotte (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Isobar (GER) 12-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Rain Mac (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Hurakan (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Dwelt, headway to track leaders after 2f, chased winner over 6f out until 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Colinca's Lad (8-5) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
